Support Worker
Salary: £12.71 per hourWorking Hours: Full & Part TimeService: Chosen Care – Merryden
We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker at Merryden to join us on the weekends.
Overview
Merryden (part of National Care Group) supports individuals (18+) with complex and enduring mental health needs in South and West Wales. We have over 18 years of knowledge and expertise behind us and an excellent record of helping individuals move on to independent living.
National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.
Role Responsibilities
- Work with young adults who have complex needs.
- Build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals and ambitions together.
- Plan and assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and running errands.
- Provide personal care, which may include support with eating and administering medication.
- Help plan and participate in days out that the young adults wish to enjoy.
- Make a positive impact by supporting individuals to become more independent wherever possible.
Qualifications & Skills
- Demonstrate a caring attitude with a passion for supporting others and motivation to help them achieve goals.
- Be a team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues.
- Show resilience to keep going during difficult times and the confidence to ask for support if needed.
- Exhibit excellent listening and communication skills.
Benefits
- Opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
- Continuous learning on the job with paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
- Inclusive culture celebrating age, gender and diversity.
- Support for wellbeing with advice and resources to stay healthy and happy.
- Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
- Access to the Stream app (formerly Wagestream) for greater control over finances.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!
Legal & EEO Statement
NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, NCG’s agreed protection procedures will be followed.
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